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B. Can a CSER be fulfilled with an organization other than is listed?

Yes. This falls under the areas of Special Projects (399s) and Church Extensions (279s) and requires special application. In these cases, there must be strict adherence to the following:

Special Projects (399s)

Students are expected to respect the doctrinal and ethical positions of Liberty University.

Students must submit an application online through ASIST and receive approval through LU Serve prior to receiving credit. Students will need the name and email address of the person who will be supervising and evaluating their service before applying online.

Church Extensions (279s)

Students are expected to respect the doctrinal and ethical positions of Liberty University.

Students must submit an application online through ASIST and receive approval through LU Serve prior to receiving credit.

Students will need the name and email address of the person who will be supervising and evaluating their service before applying online.

Note:Without prior approval from LU Serve for 279s and 399s, students run the risk of having their CSERs denied due to their failure to conform to established CSER criteria.

C. Can a CSER be done with a for-profit business or organization?

While the general rule is that CSERs must be done through existing non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations, it is possible that some for-profit organizations, particularly those dealing with human health and services (hospitals, nursing homes, etc.), may be approved as CSER sites. Further, if a business is involved in a not-for-profit community service endeavor, this may be considered a valid CSER opportunity provided the minimal 20 hours (See Section III.C.) can be completed. Strict guidelines must be followed in these situations. Requests for exceptions will be dealt with on a case by case basis. It is mandatory that students make application and receive approval through LU Serve prior to receiving credit.

Note: Without prior approval from LU Serve, students run the risk of having their CSERs denied due to their failure to conform to established CSER criteria.

D. May students use their internship at a non-profit organization for a CSER?

While you may not receive CSER credit for the work for which you are being paid or are receiving academic credit (Section I.A.1), you may do additional hours for CSER credit. Each situation will be handled on a case by case basis.

Note: Internships at for-profit organizations may not be used for CSER credit.

E. Can students fulfill their CSERs by volunteering at someone's home?

No. Any exceptions to this policy require prior approval from LU Serve before making application online.

Note: Without prior approval from LU Serve, students run the risk of having their CSERs denied due to their failure to conform to established CSER criteria.